Maintenance Technician

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients’ recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our Client is a global logistics and distribution organisation. They operate in 44 countries around the world. Their global revenue exceeds £10 billion per annum and they employ almost 160,000 people.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a (Automation Maintenance Engineer) for a Permanent Position based in Crick, Northampton

We have a number of exciting opportunities for Maintenance Engineers to be at the forefront of an innovative transformation project, working as part of the critical engineering maintenance team at a new, flagship parcel processing facility in Northampton.

The Maintenance Engineer will work in a 24/7 operational environment across an early, late, and night shift.

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring availability and performance of automation assets through completion of effective maintenance procedures.

Purpose of the Role:

• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance
• Performing continuous improvement activities
• Provide effective and efficient support to the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Team Leader and Engineering Team Coaches, completion of end of shift reports, fault logging and data entry
• Identify the root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritize corrective actions to meet operational processing requirements
• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs in collaboration with operational stakeholders

Requirements:

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals
• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer working with automated equipment in within an engineering, manufacturing or logistics
• Qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Have strong experience with automated machinery and PLC’s
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation]

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Electrical Engineering: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person